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ConnectionsCONNECTIONSDothan Area Chamber of CommerceNEUROENDOVASCULARSurgeon Talks With MembersPAGE 6COLEMANElected BCA ChairmanPAGE 8MITCHELLElected To CCAA BoardPAGE 11January/February 2017
What’sEventsCalendarINSIDEJanuary/February nts Calendar1920214-5Ribbon Cuttings2627286Cover Story8-14Business Briefs15Grow Dothan16Workforce Development17Leadership Development18Small Business Development1Also In This IssueFebruaryLEADS Group 2 Meeting – 8 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)Military Affairs Committee Meeting and JROTC Awards – 9:30 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)LEADS Group 1 Meeting – 11 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)2Ribbon Cutting: Cashwell’s Photo Bar & Portrait Printing – 10:30 a.m.Location: 161 E. Main St.7Ambassador and Diplomat Committee Meeting – 9 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)9Black History Month Events12Hammon Named EmployeeOf The Year913Home Instead Earns QualityAward10Ribbon Cutting: Tippy Toes Nail Salon – 10:30 a.m.Location: 105 Apple Ave., Suite 214Bay Limousine Adds To Fleet14Troy University Small Business Counseling – 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)*Reservations required: (334) 792-513826th Annual Spotlight On Business Trade Show – 3 - 7 p.m.Location: 126 N. St. Andrews St. (Dothan Civic Center)Ribbon Cutting: Honeysuckle Middle School Academic Dream Room – 10 a.m.Location: 1665 Honeysuckle RoadYour Cover PhototionsecTIOCoNSNNECCOnnDothan Area Chamber of CommerceLARNEUROENDOVASCUWith MembersSurgeon TalksPAGE 6MANCOLEElected BCA ChairmanPAGE 8January/February 2017Your cover photofeatures Dr. JohnMichael Whapham,the regions onlyfellowship trainedneuroendovascularsurgeon.Ribbon Cutting: Sleep Inn and Suites – 10:30 a.m.Location: 4654 Montgomery Highway15LEADS Group 2 Meeting – 8 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)Board Of Directors’ Meeting – 8:15 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)Ribbon Cutting: Flowers Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – 10:30 a.m.Location: 4370 West Main StreetHELLMITCElected To CCAA BoardLEADS Group 1 Meeting – 11 a.m.Location: 102 Jamestown Blvd. (Chamber)PAGE 11www.dothan.com(334) 792-513816Ribbon Cutting: Shelor and Hundley Urology, PC – 10:30 a.m.Location: 256 Honeysuckle Road, Suite 1220President’s Day - Chamber Closed22Ribbon Cutting: United Country Properties South Land, LLC – 10:30 a.m.Location: 325 Ross Clark CircleDothan Area Young Professionals’ Development Luncheon – 11:30 a.m.Location: 5037 Fortner St. (Antique Attic)282CHAMBER CONNECTIONSJAN/FEB 2017Ribbon Cutting: Hampton Inn and Suites Remodel – 4 p.m.Location: 4684 Montgomery Highway
Clip and add these to yourMembership Directory.ADS SecurityDoug Alger1036 W. Main St.Dothan, AL 36301Ph: (334) 673-2686Fax: (334) 673-4986www.adssecurity.comSECURITY CONTROLEQUIPMENT & SYSTEMSINTERFACELuke Stevens AllstateInsuranceLuke Stevens2238 Westgate ParkwayDothan, AL 36303Ph: (334) 792-9495Fax: (334) rs InsuranceNicholas Andrews1760 Platt PlaceMontgomery, AL 36117Ph: (334) 271-5545Fax: (334) lowers Medical GroupInternal MedicineAssociatesDanny McLean210 Westside DriveDothan, AL 36303Ph: (334) 793-5074www.flowersmedicalgroup.comHEALTH CARENewMembersGet Bent Off Road andMetal FabricatorsTroy Hahn186 County Road 533Midland City, AL 36350Ph: (334) 577-4000METAL FABRICATORSThe Krystal Co.Bruce Joiner1051 Ross Clark CircleDothan, AL 36301Ph: (334) 678-1125www.krystal.comRESTAURANTSNexgenbenefits, GuruJennie Welch112 Sockeye CourtDothan, AL 36301Ph: (270) 312-5945www.nexgenbenefits.guruINSURANCEGrace & CharmLaura Whiddon1369 Headland Ave.Dothan, AL 36303Ph: (334) OUTIQUE - CHILDRENSMary & John a children’sboutiqueSara Frances Hughes2576 Montgomery Highway,Suite 1 (Physical)118 Candle Brook DriveDothan, AL 36303Ph: (334) 305-0143BOUTIQUE - CHILDRENSSleep Inn and SuitesSurekha Patel4654 Montgomery HighwayDothan, AL 36303Ph: (334) 671-2086Fax: (334) OTELS/MOTELSMotobilt Inc.Dan Dubose1861 Ross Clark CircleDothan, AL 36301Ph: (334) 219-2333www.motobilt.comMETAL FABRICATORSTippy Toes Nail SalonTinh Chapman105 Apple Ave., Suite 2 (Physical)400 Mechau LaneDothan, AL 36301Ph: (334) 446-6429NAIL SALONNew York LifeChris Owens4121 Carmichael Road, Suite 501Montgomery, AL 36106Ph: (334) 549-3126www.newyorklife.comFINANCIAL SERVICES AND/OR PLANNINGTownplace SuitesChristopher Bailey201 Retail DriveDothan, AL 36303Ph: (334) 944-6400Fax: (334) 944-6400www.marriott.com/dhntsHOTELS/MOTELSHolland MotorsportsCarthel (Dutch) Holland2418 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 2Dothan, AL 36301Ph: (334) 792-0063Fax: (334) 712-0330www.hollandmotorsports.comMOTORCYCLES - DEALERSS.A. Jones ConstructionScott A. Jones3246 Ross Clark CircleDothan, AL 36303Ph: (334) 673-0070www.sajonesconstruction.comCONSTRUCTION - HOMEBUILDERSCONSTRUCTION REMODELING & REPAIRREAL ESTATE - RESIDENTIALAND/OR COMMERCIALVerizon WirelessAdvantageRonnie Silavent4521 Montgomery HighwayDothan, AL 36303Ph: (334) 702-0770www.wirelessadvantage.comTELEPHONE EQUIPMENT& SYSTEMS - CELLULAR/WIRELESSVerizon WirelessAdvantageRonnie SilaventWiregrass Commons Mall900 Commons Drive, Space K1Dothan, AL 36303Ph: (334) 702-0033www.wirelessadvantage.comTELEPHONE EQUIPMENT& SYSTEMS - CELLULAR/WIRELESSWind Mill StationGayla White1369 Headland AvenueDothan, AL 36303Ph: (334) 714-9178EVENT VENUERenewingMembers80 Or More YearsSlingluff United Insurance40-49 YearsGene McGriff State FarmInsuranceGlobe Motor DivisionWTVY-TV Gray Television Inc.30-39 YearsBill E. Mullen, CPAConsolidated ElectricalContractors & Engineers Inc.Harley-Davidson of DothanHarts & FlowersJ M Electric Supply Co.Jackson ThorntonJackson’s Trophies & Awards Inc.John J. Flowers, Jr., DMD, PCLonnie Correll Insurance AgencyShoney’sSoutheastern Performance ApparelSouthern Dental GroupSouthern Lumber SupplyWal-Mart SuperCenter #60425-29 YearsAlabama CooperativeExtension SystemBasketcase CaféEye Center SouthRudd Furniture Co.Saliba Construction Co. Inc.Sam’s Club #8192Wiregrass Warehouse Inc.WOOF AM/FM20-24 YearsCamelot ApartmentsCourtyard by MarriottFerguson, Sizemore and AssociatesTri-Rivers WaterwayDevelopment AssociationWestside Terrace & Rehab FirstWiregrass Federal Credit UnionWomen’s Medical Center, PC15-19 YearsAlfred Saliba FamilyServices CenterBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Showcase PropertiesDothan Education FoundationDothan OBGYN Inc.First Med of DothanFort Rucker Morale, Welfareand RecreationFour Star FreightlinerHome Mortgage of America Inc.The Joy FM 94.3Oriental ImportsPrint Services Inc.Southeast Alabama Dance Co.Town of Midland City10-14 YearsBlue Plate (West)Circle City Glass Co. Inc.Coldwell Banker Commercial Alfred Saliba RealtyDeanco Auto Auction Inc.Denton Road Mini-Storage, LLCEvans Automotive ServiceIn Sight Solutions, LLCJason Ketchum State FarmInsuranceLifeSouth CommunityBlood CentersPruitt Communications Inc.Temple Emanu-elWeezers5-9 YearsBart Liddon Homes, LLCBelk - Wiregrass Commons MallCamellia HospiceComfort SuitesCOPACO - DothanCrowder OrthodonticsDandridge Dental, PCDothan KiaDothan Networking AllianceGlass Doctor of DothanHerring, MikeHighland Hills ApartmentsHome Instead Senior CareJ. Michael Lee Associates Inc.Magnolia Preserve, LLCPanera BreadParty AmericaPublix Super Market #369ReBathSouthern DevelopmentCouncil Inc.The Landing & Five Star CateringThe Westgate CenterTown of CowartsTri-State Community OrchestraWells Fargo Advisors, LLCWhittaker MarketingWinco, LLC dba Bojangles’ #825Wiregrass Spay/Neuter AllianceZonta Club of Dothan1-4 YearsAdvantage HumanResourcing Inc.Aero-One AviationAmedisys Home Health CareAtlantic and Southern EquipmentBFC ManagementBrannon Stand DrugsCINTASCobb, Boyd, White & CobbCollier, JackCrossfire Cheer AcademyDermatology Center SouthDixieland Metals Inc.Dothan Houston CountyLibrary SystemDothan Mattress Outlet, LLCFord Finders EmploymentServices, LLCFort Rucker - Wiregrass AUSAGlasstream Powerboats, LLCGreater Beulah Baptist ChurchHinson Communications Inc.Houston County Rescue SquadI.D. Associates Inc.Ingram Land & Development,LLCInterLinc Mortgage Services, LLCKiddie Care Learning CenterLan Darty Real Estate &DevelopmentMH Yoga Health StudioMurray Vision SourceNaomi & OliveNelson’s Electronic SystemsNorman Coaching, LLCPlantation PartiesRavenwood Sporting ClaysRaymond JamesRetif Oil & FuelSibley Lawn Care, LLCSouthern Institute ofPlastic SurgerySpectraCare Health Systems Inc. Children’s OutpatientSpectraCare Health Systems Inc. Houston County Adult ProgramWesco Gas & WeldingSupply Inc.Winco, LLC dba Bojangles’ #1144Wint Smith State FarmWiregrass LifeFlightwww.dothan.com3
RibbonCuttingsAmy’s Hair Refineryand Salon3119 Wesley Way, Suite 2Dothan, AL 36305Amy Faison(334) 796-3926HAIR SALONHey Gorgeous! Lashand Spray Tan Studio407 Honeysuckle Road,Suite 106Dothan, AL 36305Tammy Slentz(334) 513-1145www.heygorgeousstudio.comEYELASH EXTENSIONS/SPRAY TANFlowers MedicalGroup InternalMedicine & Pediatrics4380 W. Main St., Suite 41Dothan, AL 36305Amy Balkcom(334) 305-0365www.flowersmedicalgroup.comPHYSICIANS &SURGEONS – MD INTERNAL MEDICINEPHYSICIANS & SURGEONS –MD - PEDIATRICSHouston AcademyChemistry Lab901 Buena Vista DriveDothan, AL 36303Dr. Scott Phillipps(334) 794-4106www.houstonacademy.comSCHOOLS – PRIVATE(K-12)Girard Middle SchoolAcademic DreamRoom600 Girard Ave.Dothan, AL 36303Dr. Charles Ledbetter(334) 793-1397www.dothan.k12.al.usSCHOOLS – PUBLIC (K-12)I Believe it LeVel107 Fencepost LaneDothan, AL 36303Charlotte Morris(334) 701-1770https://ibelieveit.le-vel.comNUTRITIONAL SUPPLIESHBT Supply Co.1227 Headland Ave.Dothan, AL 36303Jonathan Tomlin(334) 446-0501www.hbtsupply.comAGRICULTURAL SUPPLIESHARDWARE - RETAILInnovative TechnologyGroup, LLCP.O. Box 153Troy, AL 36081-0153Joshua Thurston(334) 697-4371www.weareitg.comINFORMATIONTECHNOLOGYH&R Block3500 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 350Dothan, AL 36303Jeanette McWhorter(334) 793-5539www.hrblock.comTAX SERVICESJungle JumpBounce HouseWiregrass Commons Mall900 Commons Drive,Suite 105Dothan, AL 36303Russ Brown(334) MBER CONNECTIONSJAN/FEB 2017
RibbonCuttingsNew York Life4121 Carmichael Road,Suite 501Montgomery, AL 36106Chris Owens(334) 549-3126www.newyorklife.comFINANCIAL SERVICESAND/OR PLANNINGRock-N-Roll Sushi103 Apple Ave.Dothan, AL 36305Candice Maddox(334) 479-8777RESTAURANTSOutback Guttervacof the Wiregrass1903 Miskell DriveDothan, AL 36303Joey Lamb(334) 701-3842www.outbackguttervac.comPRESSURE CLEANING &SOFT WASHVeterans CleaningSolutions129 Winterberry WayEnterprise, AL 36330Sandy Griffin(334) RESTORATIONEQUIPMENT &CHEMICALSPlantation Parties110 Riverview DriveNewton, AL 36352Dani Brown(334) 790-8382EVENT VENUERELOCATIONSCanon SolutionsAmerican Inc.217 Graceland Drive, Suite 1Dothan, AL 36305Hans Schindler(334) 793-6711www.csa.canon.comCOPY MACHINES, FAXMACHINES & RELATEDSUPPLIESPrimerica FinancialServices2266 Montgomery Highway,Suite 1Dothan, AL 36303Roger Allen Ward(334) 794-0200FINANCIAL SERVICESAND/OR PLANNINGDothan-HoustonCounty SubstanceAbuse Partnership3124 W. Main St., Suite 10Dothan, AL 36305Susan Trawick(334) IZATIONSRobinson’s Tax &Accounting Service17960 U.S. Highway 431 N,Suite 108Headland, AL 36345Linda Robinson(334) 693-2007lrtax@comcast.netACCOUNTANTS –CERTIFIED PUBLICVerizon WirelessAdvantage103 Apple Ave., Suite 1Dothan, AL 36305Ronnie Silavent(334) 702-4200www.wirelessadvantage.comTELEPHONE EQUIPMENT& SYSTEMS - CELLULAR/WIRELESSwww.dothan.com5
CoverStoryNeuroendovascularSurgeon Talks With MembersIn mid-December, the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce helda “Member Brief ” at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicinewith Dr. John Michael Whapham, the regions only fellowship trainedneuroendovascular surgeon.Over 100 individuals attended the breakfast event to learn aboutneuroendovascular and the importance of having this service available inour area. The DACC also welcomed students from the Houston CountyCareer Academy, who are enrolled in the bio-medical science program, tojoin members at the event.Neuroendovascular surgery is an innovative, minimally-invasivesurgical treatment for complex brain and spinal cord vascular diseasesthat is performed from inside the blood vessels. The Southeast AlabamaMedical Center offers the region’s only neuroendovascular surgicalservices.A Detroit and Chicago native, Dr. Whapham received his undergraduatedegree in biology and pre-med at the University of Notre Dame, whichled him to a master’s degree in cellular and clinical neurobiology beforeattending medical school at Wayne State University. He was subsequentlytrained in general neurology with residency in general neurology,vascular neurology and neuro critical care and then went on to completefellowships in neuro-endovascular surgery and angiography.Dr. Whapham comes to us from the Midwest in hopes to set up a largerendovascular program in this region allied with some of the new elementsin the program, including Wiregrass LifeFlight and expanding theoutreach in the area already established with the doctors at NeuroSpine.At the briefing, Dr. Whapham discussed the latest advancements inneuroendovascular surgery and aneurysm procedures available at theSoutheast Alabama Medical Center. He also highlighted some informationon “What is neuroendovascular surgery,” Acute thrombectomy, acutestroke and subarachnoid hemorrhage treatment, as well as discussingdelays in care with these patients.The new advances in imaging only available at SAMC, as well aschanges to infrastructure at the hospital to better serve the community,were also discussed. In closing, Dr. Whapham talked about the advancesin medicine and the presence of tele-medical services.A great discussion took place between Dr. Whapham and Chambermembers during the question and answer session. A tour of the ACOMResearch Lab concluded the event.If you would like more information about the neuroendovascularprogram at SAMC, visit www.samc.org/neuroendovascular-surgery orcontact Dr. Whapham’s office at (334) 793-8804.Dr. John Michael WhaphamThank You To Our Event Hosts:6CHAMBER CONNECTIONSJAN/FEB 2017
Ambassadors&DiplomatsTeam Of The MonthChamber CrushersCongratulations to the Ambassador and Diplomat Team of theMonth “Chamber Crushers” for claiming this month’s title. Pictured(seated l-r) are Elaine Covington, Health-Link; Pat Evans, EvansAutomotive Service; (standing) Rich Merrell, PRemployer Inc.; ChrisBailey, Southeast Alabama Highland Games; and Shawn Wittenborn,Mingledorff ’s Distributors. Team member not picture is Dana Bonney,“Dothan Neighbors” Magazines.Thank you to all our Ambassadors and Diplomats who serve as theeyes and ears for the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce. It is theirdedication and support that assist your local Chamber in meeting itsgoals.Be sure to check out next month’s Chamber Connections to see whowill claim the title.Star Of The MonthDana Bonney“Dothan Neighbors” Magazineswww.dothan.com7
BusinessBriefsColeman Elected BCA ChairmanCAC Plans MemorialFundraiserThe Southeast Alabama Child AdvocacyCenter is putting plans in place for the secondannual Adam Deese Memorial Boston ButtSale and Softball Tournament.The Boston Butt Sale will take place Friday,Feb. 24-25, at ADK Building Supply. Pickupbegins at 10 a.m. Friday through sell out.Boston Butts are 25 each. All proceeds benefitthe CAC and the services it provides.The Softball Tournament is planned forMarch 3-5 from 9 a.m. at the Westgate SoftballComplex. Events include a Homerun Derbyand other activities. There is no cost to attend.For more information, call Todd at (334)685-2966.The Business Council of Alabama boardof directors has elected Dothan businessmanJeff Coleman as chairman of the businessadvocacy organization for 2017.Coleman,ColemanWorldwideMoving president and CEO, succeeds2016 Chairman Tommy Lee, Vulcan Inc.president and CEO. Coleman, the BCA’s2016 first vice chairman, took office Jan. 1and Lee becomes immediate-past chairman.“This is an honor,” said Coleman, whowelcomed new BCA board members. Hepromised an aggressive agenda for 2017,which will include promoting infrastructuredevelopment, access to affordable andadequate health care, and business supportfor education excellence to create a workforcefor Alabama business.Other officers elected for 2017 wereVolkert President and CEO Perry Hand ofMobile, the BCA’s second vice chairman,was elected first-vice chairman and chairmanof ProgressPAC, the BCA’s political arm; theBCA’s 2016 secretary, Mike Kemp, presidentand CEO Kemp Management Solutions,Birmingham, was elected second-vicechairman.The board re-elected Fournier J. “Boots”Gale III, senior vice president & generalcounsel of Regions Financial Corp., as BCAlegal counsel. Charles Nailen, president/owner of BBG Specialty Foods Inc.,of Dothan, was re-elected as treasurer.BCA board member Denson Henry, vicepresident of Henry Brick Co. in Selma, waselected secretary.The board also approved the BCA’s StateLegislative Agenda for 2017.During the annual meeting of the BCAand the Chamber of Commerce Associationof Alabama, Lee ceremoniously passedthe BCA chairman’s gavel to Coleman,who presented Lee with a memento ofappreciation - a framed No. 18 NFL jerseyof retired Denver Broncos and IndianapolisColts’ quarterback Peyton Manning, theBCA Chairman’s Dinner speaker in October.During the annual meeting, Lee conductedan entertaining Q&A with Manning.The Business Council of Alabama isAlabama’s foremost voice for business. TheBCA is a non-partisan, statewide businessassociation representing the interests andconcerns of nearly 1 million workingAlabamians through its member companiesand its partnership with the Chamber ofCommerce Association of Alabama. TheBCA is Alabama’s exclusive affiliate tothe U.S. Chamber of Commerce and theNational Association of Manufacturers.Business Council of Alabama 2016 Chairman TommyLee (left), ceremoniously passes the BCA chairman’sgavel to 2017 Chairman-Elect Jeff Coleman at theBCA-Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabamaannual meeting.Exchange Center Plans Annual Charity BallThe Exchange Center for Child AbusePrevention will host its Seventh AnnualCharity Mardi Gras Ball Saturday, Feb. 18, atThe Grand on Foster from 7-11 p.m.Presented by Hollon Contracting, comedance the night away withlive music by the bandLegacy inside and a DJin the courtyard, enjoycateredCajun-inspiredhors d’oeuvres sponsoredby VIP Dothan Magazine,participate in a silent auctionand vote for the 2017 Mardi8CHAMBER CONNECTIONSJAN/FEB 2017Gras King and Queen. Formal attire (suit/tieor cocktail dress) or Mardi Gras costumes areencouraged.Tickets are 50 each. Topurchase tickets or for moreinformation, call (334)671-1966 or visit www.exchangecap.org.All proceeds benefit theExchange Center’s mission tostop child abuse and family violencein the Wiregrass through counseling, inhome support, and prevention educationservices.
Upcoming Member EventsCelebrate RecoveryEvery Friday 7 p.m.Harvest Church. This is a biblical 12step program for anyone strugglingwith life’s hurts, hang-ups or habits.The program is free and all are welcome.For those with children, age specificchildren’s program is available. Formore information, call Harvest at (334)702-6555 or email celebraterecovery@harvestdothan.com. “You can’t heal awound by saying it’s not there!”Carmike Cinemas’ Weekend“Kidtoon”Every Weekend Times VaryDothan Pavilion. Carmike Cinemas willplay a special “Kidtoon” every weekendfor only 5. For more information,contact the local theatre at (334) 8360813 or visit www.carmike.com forshow times. Some locations will be ableto have a special showing on Tuesdaymornings for schools and daycares totake advantage of Ca
Montgomery, AL 36106 Ph: (334) 549-3126 www.newyorklife.com FINANCIAL SERVICES AND/ OR PLANNING Nexgenbenefits, Guru Jennie Welch 112 Sockeye Court Dothan, AL 36301 Ph: (270) 312-5945 www.nexgenbenefits.guru INSURANCE Sleep Inn and Suites Surekha Patel 4654 Montgomery Highwa
